Black Widow
Follows the decade-long police investigation into one of Britain’s most dangerous female murderers. Over 20 years, Dena Thompson who was known as ‘The Black Widow’, carried out a sustained campaign of fraud, deception, bigamy and murder. Using Lonely Hearts columns to lure a succession of husbands and dozens of lovers into her life, she was able to coerce them into giving up their life’s savings, their homes, their families and their freedom based on her bizarre but convincing stories.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Sep 15, 2024
- Popularity: 0.6143
- 4 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Production
Blast! Films (GB)Sky Studios (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Sep 15, 2024
Last episode: Episode 3: Unraveling the Web
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Episode 1: The Deception Begins46 min
This episode introduces Dena Thompson and her early tactics of fraud. It covers how she manipulated the men in her life, luring them into her web of lies.
Episode 2Episode 2: The Consequences of Bigamy46 min
The second episode delves into Thompson’s bigamous marriages, exploring how she used these relationships to defraud her victims and build her criminal empire.
Episode 3Episode 3: Unraveling the Web46 min
The final episode chronicles the decade-long police investigation that ultimately led to Dena Thompson’s arrest and conviction. It reveals the challenges faced by law enforcement in catching such a skilled manipulator.
Crew & Team
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